Blued steel barrels with a single brass bead on the matted solid rib, chambers marked 3 inches, interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed), and an import mark on the left side of the top barrel. Coin sideplate action with game scenes consisting of a pheasant in a field scene on the left and a duck in a marsh on the right surrounded by floral scroll work and wavy line borders on all sides and "MERKEL" on the underside. The left sideplate is signed "G. Richter" for German engraver Gunther Richter. The action is fitted with double triggers and a sliding manual safety. Mounted in a nicely contrasted and figured multipoint checkered three-piece forend with engraved fittings and Deeley release and plastic grip cap and buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore nine inches from the breach .730/.727 inches; choke constriction .011/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.032; 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at the heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling marks mostly on wood, crisp engraving, an attractive patina on the forearm fittings and crisp forend and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.